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The BJP leader was kept under house arrest to foil his attempts to go to Kamareddy and later Banswara

Prime Minister Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat address, highlighted AI's role in animal healthcare and agriculture, showcasing innovations at the AI Impact Summit. He also remembered Jayalalithaa, urged embracing Indian culture over foreign influences, and cautioned against digital fraud, emphasizing the importance of local products and organ donation.

Cricket star Shikhar Dhawan, after retiring from international play, married his girlfriend Sophie Shine on February 21, 2026, in an intimate Delhi-NCR ceremony. The couple, who met in Dubai and made their relationship Instagram official in May 2025, celebrated their union with friends and family. This marks a new, happier chapter for Dhawan following his divorce.

Eight individuals with alleged links to Pakistan's ISI and Bangladesh-based extremist groups were apprehended in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Intelligence reports indicated a potential terror plot targeting Delhi's Red Fort and prominent temples. The arrests followed specific inputs about a module planning subversive activities, with digital materials being analyzed to uncover a wider network.

The FIR, registered based on the victim’s statement, states that Shivam was having a physical relationship with her under the pretext of marriage, thrashing her and subjecting her to violence

Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan reunite in a film after 47 years, thrilling Tamil cinema fans.

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan has advised T20 World Cup opener Abhishek Sharma to adjust his shot selection against off-spinners, urging him to settle in before attacking. Pathan highlighted Abhishek's tendency to play across the wicket too early. He also praised Ishan Kishan's current form but cautioned about his approach against wide deliveries.

Anthropic's new AI tool, Claude Code Security, scans for code vulnerabilities, prompting a multi-billion dollar stock market crash in the cybersecurity sector. While existing scanners use pattern matching, this AI reasons like a human researcher, identifying complex flaws. Despite its research preview status and human oversight requirement for fixes, the market reacted sharply to the potential disruption.

The condition of the 85-year-old Rajya Sabha member was stable, doctors said

Fans are criticising the T20 World Cup's pre-seeding format, which placed strong group winners in the same Super 8 group. However, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar questioned the timing of this outrage, suggesting logistical complexities for the ICC in a multi-country tournament. He highlighted international travel and accommodation as potential reasons for advance group assignments.

US Vice-President JD Vance humorously recounted his early culinary struggles, admitting his first attempt at cooking for his wife, Usha, was "inedible." While his initial vegetarian dish failed spectacularly, Vance has since mastered baking, with brioche and Japanese milk bread now among his best creations. The couple, married since 2010, are expecting their fourth child.

Five cops died, and three others sustained severe injuries in the deadly collision, in Jharsuguda district on February 22

Supreme Court dealt a significant blow to President Trump's global tariff policy, striking it down in a 6-3 decision. Trump, reportedly seething, called the ruling a "disgrace" and "unpatriotic," criticizing even his own appointees. This marks a major policy reversal for the administration, potentially forcing a new legal strategy for future tariffs.

Shark Tank judge Anupam Mittal highlighted the significant evolution of India's tech talent pool over two decades. He noted that skilled professionals, once scarce and difficult to hire, are now world-class and returning to India by choice. This shift is attributed to India's robust digital ecosystem and mature product culture, fostering inspiring work opportunities.

The direction came on February 21, 2026 after a recent data analysis by the CAG related to government pensions in Uttarakhand uncovered alleged irregularities, revealing that 1,377 people in the State were receiving double pension benefits

In the rural parts of Hassan, Mandya and Mysuru in Karnataka, overlooked Hoysala-era temples and basadis reveal a thriving medieval kingdom’s devotion and sculptural mastery; through star-shaped platforms, serene shrines, finely sculpted pillars and quiet stepwells, the Hoysala imagination continues to whisper through stone

Palaniswami alleged that the ruling DMK had “appropriated” all the additional revenue earned by the State government and the “hawala’ money had been  placed abroad